Resources
Our resources are tailored to address the multifaceted needs of those affected by suicide, offering evidence-based strategies and practical advice for prevention, intervention, and healing. Whether you are seeking information for professional development or community engagement, our goal is to provide you with the resources to create a safer, more connected environment for everyone.
If you are seeking individualized support for your own mental health, someone you care about, or as a survivor of suicide loss, please visit the resources available at the
NAMI New Hampshire’s website.
www.naminh.org
Resource Library
Welcome to the Resource Library of The Connect Program, an essential component of NAMI New Hampshire’s comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and postvention. This library offers a wide array of materials, including research articles, training manuals, toolkits, and multimedia resources, all aimed at equipping professionals and communities with the knowledge needed to effectively address suicide.
Whether you are a mental health professional, educator, community leader, business professional, or other provider, our Resource Library provides accessible, evidence-based information to support your efforts. By exploring these resources, you can gain valuable insights into best practices, innovative strategies, and compassionate approaches to fostering mental wellness and resilience within your community.
- 988 Lifeline
- New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Council
- New Hamsphire Annual Suicide Prevention Reports
- Education Development Center – Community-Led Suicide Prevention Model and Toolkit
- Recognize the Warning Signs Poster
- NAMI – National Office
- National Institute of Mental Health
- American Association of Suicidology
- Safe and Effective Messaging and Reporting
- Recommendations for Media Reporting on Suicide
- National Recommendations for Depicting Suicide
- Best Practices for Presentations by Suicide Loss and Suicide Attempt Survivors
- Telling Your Own Story: Best Practices for Presentations by Suicide Loss and Suicide Attempt Survivors
2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
The 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a bold new 10-year, comprehensive, whole-of-society approach to suicide prevention that provides concrete recommendations for addressing gaps in the suicide prevention field. This coordinated and comprehensive approach to suicide prevention at the national, state, tribal, local, and territorial levels relies upon critical partnerships across the public and private sectors. People with lived experience are critical to the success of this work.
The National Strategy seeks to prevent suicide risk in the first place; identify and support people with increased risk through treatment and crisis intervention; prevent reattempts; promote long-term recovery; and support survivors of suicide loss.
Connect™ fits into each of the strategic directions, including:
Community-Based Suicide Prevention
Connect™ supports community-based suicide prevention through Zero Suicide
and Connect trainings.
Treatment and Crisis Services
Connect implements a systemic approach to health care with Zero Suicide framework and contributes to key elements of the Zero Suicide framework.
Surveillance, Quality Improvement, and Research
Connect is effective among diverse populations, resulting in more significant reductions in suicidal thoughts than when compared to other treatments.
Health Equity in Suicide Prevention
Connect is effective among diverse populations.
Information & Announcements for Connect Suicide Prevention & Postvention Trainers
On this page, Connect Trainers will find tools, materials, and key updates to support new & ongoing suicide prevention/postvention training efforts.
Point of Contact for Connect Trainers
Susan Ward, NAMI New Hampshire’s Suicide Prevention and Postvention Manager, coordinates support for all Connect trainers. Reach out to Susan for any updates to your trainer profile (e.g. name, email), slide deck needs, evaluation request, or any other needs.
Email: sward@naminh.org
"Connect"ion! – A Community of Practice for Connect Trainers
We’re thrilled to announce “Connect”ion! – a new, free, quarterly virtual Community of Practice for Connect trainers in 2025!
- Duration: 90 minutes live, virtual session
- What’s Included: professional development, Connect updates, and an opportunity to meet and share experiences with fellow trainers.
- Register for more information and to attend!
Are you due for Connect Trainer Reauthorization?
Don't Lose Your Ability To Deliver Connect Training!
Trainer reauthorization is required every two years to continue using Connect materials for training. Since Connect materials are licensed and copyrighted, staying up-to-date is essential. In 2025, we introduced more flexible options to make the reauthorization process easier and more affordable for you or your employer.
Grace Period Through August 30th
If your authorization has expired, no worries! You can continue using Connect materials through 8/30/25 while you make arrangements for reauthorization. Let us help you get back on track. After August 30th if you have not made arrangements for reauthorization, you will be expected to cease and desist from using Connect content and materials.
Reauthorization Options:
- Customized Workshops: Tailored, 2-hour workshops for your organization. Contact us for pricing.
- Online Reauthorization Sessions: $149 per person. Live, virtual 2-hour sessions for Prevention and Postvention trainers, available throughout the year. Find more information, a schedule, and register at the links below.
Register for Prevention reauthorization HERE.
Register for Postvention reauthorization HERE.
For any questions or to explore additional reauthorization options, contact Amy Cook at acook@naminh.org. We’re here to help, so reach out if you’re past your 2-year reauthorization period!
Essential Tools for Connect Training Delivery
Training Evaluation
It is important for us to collect information and feedback that allows us to measure the effectiveness of Connect and also make improvements. You can either provide a full pre- and post-survey to participants or you can provide them a shorter, online training exit survey.
If you need to request a link for the Training Exit Survey (TES), please use the link below.
Training Tracker
We are also asking all Trainers to start using a new Training Tracker to report your training delivery. It helps us keep our database up to date and ensures you’re recognized as an active trainer. Please complete this after each training you deliver. Save this link in your browser favorites!
Connect Trainer Quarterly eNews
The Connect Program will be sending a quarterly eNews through Constant Contact to all Connect Trainers. Constant Contact provides a feature to opt out if you choose to not receive these communications. If you are not receiving this communication and want to, please contact Susan Ward at sward@naminh.org.
Translated Materials
Through a partnership with State of Vermont- Agency of Human Services/ Department of Health, a limited amount of Connect materials were translated into 8 languages to meet the needs of communities seeking suicide prevention awareness and training. A 3-hour version of the Connect Community Helper Suicide Prevention training PowerPoint slide deck, Recognize the Warning Signs poster/handout, and The Words We Use Matter handout from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center were translated into the following languages:
- Swahili
- French
- Somali
- Nepali
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Bosnian
- Maay Maay
If you speak, and work with a community that speaks, one of these languages and would like the materials to deliver the Connect training in that language, please contact Susan Ward at sward@naminh.org.
Find answers to common inquiries about our trainings, services, and experience.
General
Training for Students
Training for Individuals & Small Groups
Training for Organizations
Training for Federal/State Agencies & Communities
To connect with mental health resources and support, please visit the NAMI New Hampshire website at www.naminh.org.
